National Sports

Nathan Rourke is making the Jon Cornish Trophy his own. For the second straight year, the Ohio Bobcats quarterback has captured the trophy, given annually to the top Canadian player in NCAA football. The native of Oakville, Ont.

Canadian Mike Woods has signed a multi-year deal to stay with EF Education First Pro Cycling.

Hard-running prop Morgan Mitchell has been a force on the field for the expansion Toronto Arrows this season.

MONTREAL — It is said that a step back can sometimes help you move forward, and that was the approach Bianca Andreescu took last fall after months of physical and other setbacks.

REGINA — Defensive back Macho Harris is retiring as a Saskatchewan Roughrider after signing a one-day contract with the club. The Virginia Tech product spent four seasons with the Roughriders after making his debut July 28, 2012.

INDIANAPOLIS — Former U.S. Sen. Birch Bayh, who championed the Title IX federal law banning discrimination against women in college admissions and sports, died at his home Thursday at age 91.

OTTAWA — The Canadian government has announced $3 million in funding over four years to the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS) to support its efforts to increase participation of women and girls

TORONTO — The CFL announced Thursday that 18 European players will participate in its annual combine later this month.

TORONTO — The Maple Leafs were encouraged by a chaotic comeback attempt that fell just short. It was their first 40 minutes — and an especially disastrous opening period — where a number of uncomfortable questions remain.

Wednesday's Games NHL Chicago 5 Toronto 4 New Jersey 6 Edmonton 3 Vancouver 4 N.Y.